SC DOT : Traffic Now Moving on I-26 WB after Lane Closures

COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO) — I-26 Westbound has been cleared and is now back open after a fatal accident Friday .

According to the South Carolina Department of Transportation, Saturday morning the west bound lane was washed, barricades pulled and the Highway Patrol now moving vehicles through.

According to SC DOT, with I-26 westbound reopening, the plan is to keep all lanes open until tonight.

Closure of the eastbound side to remove the final two bridge spans is scheduled for 7 pm Saturday night.

Crews will once again work through the night to demolish the final 2 spans.